Electric vehicle drivers are warned that they could be overcharging their cars and damaging their batteries.  Motoring experts advise EV drivers to stop charging their vehicles to maximum capacity to preserve battery health and efficiency.  While many electric vehicle drivers may think they should drive a fully charged car as often as possible, experts warn […]

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Starting today, U.S. owners of the current Hyundai KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Current owners of Hyundai EVs who bought their vehicles on […]

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While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continue to grow in model availability, sales numbers, and available charging infrastructure, the same cannot be said about fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The year 2024 saw the second successive year of declining sales for FCEV passenger cars, and fuel cell commercial vehicles also lagged behind BEVs despite their promising […]

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Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, has launched the first high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing. Recycled graphite will enable North American and European […]

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Discover the advantages and considerations of electric vehicles. Make informed decisions for a cleaner, tech-forward future with smarter investments. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, offering a greener alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars. With promises of lower emissions and innovative technology, it’s easy to understand the appeal. However, before purchasing an EV, it’s important […]

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Metals enable lightweight designs and durable batteries for modern electric vehicles. Learn how they power the shift toward greener transportation. Metals have always been vital in fostering innovation, but the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) has further highlighted their significance. From lighter car bodies to long-lasting batteries, let’s explore the importance of metals in electric […]

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Electric vehicles across land, sea, and air have grown tremendously. According to IDTechEx’s latest report, “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air 2025-2045,” over 40 million EVs (not limited to cars) were sold in 2024, and the number is expected to top 143 million in 2045. Across the 11 sectors covered in the report, an evolving […]

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Retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be repurposed for second-life applications such as stationary energy storage and lower power electromobility applications. In some cases, cells or modules can be replaced with new counterparts, which would see EV batteries remanufactured and have their first life extended for use in an EV. These cases all extend the […]

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Electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been advised to save nearly £200 and secure another year of free car tax. With Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules set to change this April, motoring experts are urging EV drivers to renew their car tax before 1st April to benefit from an additional year without charges. Until now, electric car […]

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Lithium metal batteries offer a revolutionary new avenue for enhancing modern battery technology. Current lithium-ion batteries utilize a graphite anode, which limits the battery’s maximum energy density. Energy density is a limiting factor in several key applications, notably electric vehicles, where limited capacity means limited vehicle range. Current-generation electric vehicles can achieve maximal ranges of […]

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